Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role is responsible for auditing electrical construction activities to ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and approved project specifications.
The successful candidate will perform site inspections, verify electrical installations and workmanship, enforce safe work practices, and maintain accurate daily reports, including progress tracking, inspections, and documentation.
This position requires hands-on field experience in electrical inspection, strong knowledge of Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR), internal procedures, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and applicable standards and guidelines (e.g., MTO Book 7, MCR), along with the ability to independently assess and enforce compliance on active construction sites.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review IFC drawings, specifications, BOMs, standards, and project documentation prior to construction.
- Participate in pre-construction, progress, close-out, and lessons learned meetings.
- Conduct field risk assessments, hazard evaluations, contractor orientations, and verify compliance with project safety requirements.
- Perform regular field inspections to verify construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and O. Reg. 22/04 requirements.
- Audit contractor work practices for compliance with EUSR, OHSA, MTO Book 7, MCR, Toronto Hydro standards, and applicable regulations.
- Maintain detailed daily inspection logs, photographs, field notes, measurements, marked-up drawings, and project records.
- Identify, document, and issue Safety NCRs and Quality NCRs, track corrective actions, and verify close-out of deficiencies.
- Monitor construction progress and document deviations from design, scope changes, unforeseen site conditions, and workmanship issues.
- Verify installation quality and confirm materials and equipment comply with approved BOMs, project specifications, and applicable standards.
- Review and validate contractor submissions, including progress quantities, monthly billings, change orders, and material reconciliation.
- Provide timely project status updates, support incident investigations, and participate in accident/incident reporting as required.
- Perform final inspections and walkdowns, prepare deficiency lists, verify readiness for service, review and validate as-built packages, and support project close-out reporting in accordance with ESA O. Reg. 22/04 and CSA S250 requirements.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- Powerline Technician or underground equivalent shall have Lineman Ontario Provincial Classification or Journeyperson Certificate of completion issued by MEA or MTCU or Power Line Technician Red Seal Certification.
EXPERIENCE:
- Over 3 years of relevant experience in hydro network construction site;
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Power Line Technician, or Underground Equivalent
- Utility and infrastructure experience.
- Working knowledge of the Electrical Utility Safety Rules and industry safe work practices.
- Knowledge of Toronto Hydro Rule Book, THESL Distribution Standards would be an asset.
- Familiar working knowledge with occupational health & safety act (OHSA), construction standards and specifications in Ontario and City of Toronto (OPS, MCR)
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to multiple sites daily
- Must be able to work outside in extreme weather and flexible hours of work.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Experience in overhead and underground electrical distribution construction and inspection.
- Strong knowledge of cable pulling, conductor stringing, pole line construction, and utility installations.
- Ability to inspect and verify construction compliance with drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
- Knowledge of electrical safety regulations, hazard controls, and safe work practices (OHSA, ESA, EUSR).
- Experience with switchgear, transformers, protection and control systems, and related power distribution equipment.
- Proficient in reviewing utility drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and as-built documentation.
- Skilled in identifying non-conformances, quality issues, safety concerns, and recommending corrective actions.
- Experience with underground utility projects, excavation, shoring, hydro-vac/daylighting, and municipal infrastructure works.
- Strong reporting, documentation, and project coordination skills, including daily inspection logs, NCRs, photographs, and progress reporting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and able to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and professionalism.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Ontario G-Class Driver's Licence.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Willingness to travel within the GTA and work occasional extended hours when required.
Additional Information
Wage: $ 31-51 an hour based on experience + benefits.
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.